Assistant Head of Year

Vacancy Summary

Assistant Head of Year
Salary: Band8/SO1, SCP 17-25 - £20,523-£25,022 per annum
37 hours per week, term time only 

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Head of Year to join Appleton Academy.  The person appointed to this post will occupy a key role within the Academy, supporting a cutting-edge learning facility for students and staff.  The successful candidate will join an existing team of Assistant Heads of Year and Senior Assistant Head of Year and will work closely with the Heads of Year and Senior Leadership Team to manage and improve student behaviour whilst providing pastoral support to students, as and when required. 

Vacancy Information

The successful candidate will: 

• Be able to address the needs of our students and help them overcome barriers to learning 
• Be outstanding, innovative, collaborative and have a passion for working with children and young people 
• Be able to demonstrate an awareness of emotional well-being and empathy for children and young people 
• Be looking to make a valuable contribution to the Academy’s successful development 
• Have a track record of delivering successful outcomes for young people 

We can offer:  

• A hard-working Leadership team dedicated to the success of our students 
• Opportunities for innovative ways of working and to further develop good practice  
• High quality professional development opportunities 
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme 
• A permanent contract, following a successful 6-month probationary period 

If you feel you are up to the challenges ahead and would like to share in our continued success, then please visit our website www.appletonacademy.co.uk to download an application pack and find further information about the Academy. Should you wish to discuss this role further or have any queries, please contact us via email at recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk   

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 1st July 2021
Interview: Week Commencing 5th July 2021 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.